MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side loading door (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm broken away from body (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both sides rear foot brake performances low
general under body surface corrosion and welded repais heavil undersealed
temporary repair do drivers door
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both sides rear foot brake performances low
general under body surface corrosion and welded repais heavil undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
body work lacks luster
front number plate damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body work lacks luster
front number plate damaged
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers inner door hanle stiff
rear crossmember by low bar mounting corroded
signs of fuel leak on top of engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
drivers inner door hanle stiff
rear crossmember by low bar mounting corroded
signs of fuel leak on top of engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing
front number plate damaged
general underbody corrosion + extensive welded repairs
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing
front number plate damaged
general underbody corrosion + extensive welded repairs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n/s/f inner cv boot split
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nearside inner c/v boot split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advisory of damage to offside sill anp surrounding paneling
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advisory of damage to offside sill anp surrounding paneling
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R109 KWS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R109 KWS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 1997.
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